Mullein

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Wild Strawberries at base of Mullein

Mullein Benefits

There are many impressive benefits to using mullein leaves, particularly for respiratory ailments, cardiovascular health, and various infections, among others.

- Bursitis: Using the leaves or flowers topically on the knees to calm bursitis
- Ear infection: Crushing mullein leaves into a paste to alleviate ear infections [3]
- Disinfectant: Brewing the leaves into a tea or tincture can be used as a disinfectant
- Respiratory health: Soothing respiratory ailments, such as asthma, sore throat, and dry cough
- Chest infections: Speeding up recovery from bronchitis and chest infections
- Wounds: Antiseptic, antiviral, and antibacterial agent for topical inflammation and wounds [4]
- Hair care: Stimulating hair growth and protect against dry scalp
- Inflammation: Soothing inflammation from gout and migraines
- Heart health: Aiding in heart health by reducing inflammation of blood vessels
- Stomach upset: Treating stomach upset, constipation, and diarrhea

Mullein Uses

As mentioned, there are many uses for mullein, and it is not only the leaves but also the seeds and flowers that can aid in your herbal healing.

- You can brew the dried leaves into a tea
- You can extract the essential oil from these leaves
- You can mix crushed leaves into a smoking blend
- The leaves and flowers can be made into a tincture
- You can crush the seeds and mix them with water to form an anti-inflammatory paste

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